1. May 9, 2012
Objective: Students will construct a letter in order
to express appreciation to a teacher (or two).
QuickWrite: What qualities do you appreciate in a
teacher? Why?
Homework: Get Progress Report signed and return
tomorrow.

2. This week is teacher appreciation week.
For today’s essay, you will write a letter of appreciation to
one of your teachers. As you are writing, reflect on the
qualities this teacher offers that you appreciate. Explain
why you appreciate those qualities.
Your letter will be given to the teacher you write to.